Large airport · Kandahar, Afghanistan
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is a large airport serving Kandahar, Afghanistan. Its IATA code is KDH. Its ICAO code is OAKN. It has 1 runway, longest 10,532 ft (ASP). Elevation 3,337 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kandahar, Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KDH |
| ICAO code | OAKN |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,532 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 3,337 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 31.5058° N, 65.8480° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park · Pakistan · 103.1 miles away
- Takatu National Park · Pakistan · 106.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport — its IATA code is KDH and its ICAO code is OAKN.
Where is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport located?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport serves Kandahar, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 31.5058° N, 65.8480° E.
How high is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport sits at 3,337 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5073
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kandahar_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.